Population of Argentina

As of May 2026, the population of Argentina is 46.6 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 274 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.60%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 30.1 years in 2016 to 32.8 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 78.5 years and population density is 16.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Argentina peaked in 1950, reaching around 1.98% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.59% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 477.15 thousand in 1988 to nearly 274.24 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Argentina, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 75.4 years in 2006 to 78.5 years in 2026, representing an increase de 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Argentina

Argentina has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., with approximately 2.9 million inhabitants. It is followed by Córdoba with 2.1 million and Rosario, Santa Fe with 948.3 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Argentina: